Travel
Labor & Delivery
Louisville, KY
Labor & Delivery Nurse
About the Role
The facility's Labor & Delivery unit is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct care to laboring patients and their families. You'll assess maternal and fetal status, manage labor progression, and support safe vaginal and cesarean deliveries in a fast-paced, high-acuity obstetric environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor maternal vitals and fetal heart rate patterns; escalate concerns promptly
- Assess and interpret fetal monitoring strips and uterine contractions
- Administer labor medications (induction/augmentation agents, epidural support) per physician orders
- Assist with vaginal deliveries and provide support during cesarean sections
- Manage high-risk OB conditions including preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and fetal distress
- Provide immediate newborn resuscitation as needed
- Educate patients and families on labor progress, pain management, and postpartum care
- Collaborate with OB physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU staff
- Document labor progress and interventions accurately in the EMR
- Support families through the emotional and physical aspects of childbirth
Requirements
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- 1+ years of L&D experience required
- BLS, ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and EFM certification required
- AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification preferred (if held, cannot be older than 1 year)
- BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
- Experience with high-risk OB, fetal monitoring, and delivery assistance
Schedule
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Every other weekend required
- 13-week contract
- Start date: November 15, 2026